US Bridges

RTE 392 over Gridley Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 2.0 MI W JCT Rts 90 + 11 · Structure no. 000000001034360

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,504
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 392 over Gridley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 392 over Gridley Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 392
CrossesGridley Creek
Location2.0 MI W JCT Rts 90 + 11
RouteState Highway 392
Coordinates42.49358, -76.1032
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2021)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 392 over Gridley Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 392 over Gridley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 392 over Gridley Creek carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 392 over Gridley Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 392 over Gridley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.